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Table Of Contents
Button Description ..................................................................3
Battery Installation ..................................................................3
Programming Your Universal Remote
TV ........................................................................................4
TV Codes ........................................................................4-5
VCR......................................................................................6
VCR Codes ......................................................................6-7
Cable Box ............................................................................8
Cable Box Codes................................................................9
DBS Codes ..........................................................................9
DVD & Laser Disc Codes ................................................9
SATAUX ........................................................................10
Learning Features ............................................................11-12
Programming With Code Search ........................................13
Retrieving Codes....................................................................13
Menu Functions ....................................................................14
Sleep Feature ..........................................................................15
Trouble Shooting ....................................................................16
This RCA Universal Remote is compatible with most models of
infrared remote controlled components manufactured after 1990.

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Button Description
INDICATOR LIGHT
The Indicator Light flashes to show that the remote is working.
ONOFF
The ONOFF button operates the same as your original remote
Note: Some RCA, GE and ProScan models require you to press
the device button to turn the device on and the ONOFF button
to turn the device off.
CODE SEARCH
Used to program the remote or to search through codes.
TV, VCR, CABLE, SATAUX
The TV, VCR, CABLE, and SATAUX buttons are used to select
the device you want to control.
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE
The REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, and PAUSE
buttons operate the same as on your original VCR remote. You
must press the RECORD button twice to begin recording.
TVVCR
The TVVCR button operates the TVVCR function of your VCR.
ENTER
The ENTER button is used to complete channel selection for some
brands of TV. It is also used to complete the code entry process.
VOL & CH
The VOL (Volume) and CH (Channel) buttons increase or
decrease the channel numbers or volume.
MUTE
To MUTE the volume on the TV.
PREV CH
PREV CH allows you to go to the previous channel you selected.
Operates the same as Last Channel, Go Back or Recall button on
your original remote.
0-9
The number buttons operate the same as on your original remote,
and are used for entering device codes or channel numbers.
MENU
The MENU button calls up the TV and DBS set up menus.
SLEEP
The SLEEP button allows you to set a time to turn off the TV
automatically.
L1, L2, L3, L4
The L1L4 buttons are used for storing learned functions from
other remote controls.
LEARN
The LEARN button allows you to record and delete learned
functions from your remote control.

Battery Installation
Your Universal Remote requires 2 new AAA alkaline
batteries.
To install the batteries:
1. On the back of the remote, push and slide the
cover off.
2. Match the batteries to the + and - marks inside the
battery case, then insert the batteries.
3. Press and slide the battery cover back into place.
Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are removed.
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Programming For TV
1. Manually turn on the TV.
Find the three-digit code for
your TV in the code list below.
2. Press and hold the CODE
SEARCH button until the
INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then
release the CODE SEARCH
button.
3. Press and release the TV button
(the INDICATOR LIGHT will
blink then remain lit).

CODE
SEARCH

INDICATOR
LIGHT

(BLINK)

4. Enter the code using the

Number Buttons.
After your code is entered, the
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off.
5. Aim the remote at your TV and
press the ONOFF button. Your
TV should turn off.
Note:

(OFF)

If your TV does not respond, try all

the codes for your brand. If the codes
do not work, or your brand is not
listed, try the Code Search method on
page 13.

6. With your TV on, press

CH+. If the TV responds,
no further programming is
required.
7. Enter your code here
for easy reference.

TV CODE

TV Code List
Abex ............................................185
Acme ..................................010, 050
ADA ............................................025
ADC ....................................001, 005
Admiral ................................001, 174
Adventura ....................................174
Aiko..............................................058
Alleron..........................................046
Amark ..........................................020
Amtron ........................................053
Akai..............................................002
Amstrad ......................................189
Anam National ....................003, 025
....................................042, 053, 193
AOC ....................004, 005, 007, 009
............................014, 132, 156, 175
Archer ..........................................020
Audiovox ......................................053
Belcor ..........................................004
Bell & Howell ..............000, 001, 049
Bradford ......................................053
Broksonic ............................136, 147
Brokwood ....................................004
Candle ................004, 008, 009, 174
Capehart ......................................175
Celebrity ......................................002

Centurion ....................................009
Cetronic ......................................042
Citizen ........001, 004, 008, 009, 042
....................053, 058, 105, 109, 177
Clairtone ......................................014
Classic ........................................042
CLP..............................................059
Colortyme ....................004, 009, 010
Concerto ..............................004, 009
Concierge ....................................121
Contec/Cony012, 013, 014, 042, 053
Craig ....................................042, 053
Crown ..................................042, 053
Curtis Mathes ......000, 001, 004, 009
....................015, 031, 049, 105, 109
CXC ....................................042, 053
Daewoo ......004, 005, 009, 017, 018
....................019, 042, 058, 082, 083
....................085, 097, 100, 126, 127
Daytron ................................004, 009
Dimensia..............................000, 031
Dumont ................................004, 121
Dynasty........................................042
Elektra..........................................001
Electroband ........................002, 014

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TV Code List Continued

Electrohome ................003, 004, 009
............................................022, 133
Emerson ..............004, 009, 014, 023
............024, 025, 026, 027, 030, 032
............033. 034, 035, 036, 037, 038
............039, 040, 041, 042, 043, 045
............046, 049, 053, 116, 135, 147
............................................ 177, 179
Envision ..............................004, 009
Fisher ..................013, 049, 050, 180
Fujitso ..........................................046
Funai............................042, 053, 046
Futuretec ............................042, 053
GE ......000, 003, 004, 009, 022, 031
............044, 052, 054, 055, 087, 092
.................. 103, 107, 125, 164, 181
Gibralter ..............................004, 121
Grundy ................................046, 053
Hallmark ..............................004, 009
Harvard ........................................053
Hitachi ........001, 004, 009, 013, 059
............060, 061, 137, 139, 140, 141
............142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 179
IMA ..............................................053
Infinity ..........................................062
Inteq ............................................121
Janeil ..........................................174
JBL ..............................................062
JCB ..............................................002
JC Penney ..................000, 004, 005
............008, 009, 022, 031, 052, 054
............055, 063, 087, 105, 107, 109
............................................172, 181
Jensen ................................004, 009
JVC......................013, 054, 055, 060
....................................065, 067, 089
Kawasho......................002, 004, 009
Kaypani........................................175
KEC ............................................042
Kenwood......................004, 009, 133
Kloss Novabeam ........068, 069, 174
Konka ..016, 047,066, 157, 158, 176
KTV ....................014, 021, 042, 053
....................................070, 116, 177
LG (Goldstar) ......004, 005, 009, 056
......................057,133 155, 156, 172
Lodgenet..............................000, 001
Loewe ..........................................062
Logik ....................................000, 001
Luxman................................004, 009
LXI ..............000, 004, 009, 031, 049
............................062, 107, 109, 181
Megatron ............................009, 059
Magnavox....004, 008, 009, 062, 068
....................069, 074, 075, 076, 077
..............................089, 133, 163,165
Majestic ..............................000, 001
Marants........................................062
Marantz........................004, 009, 062
Matsui ..........................................062
Megatron......................................004
MEI ..............................................014
Memorex ....000, 001, 004, 009, 046
....................................049, 051, 135
MGA ............................004, 005, 009
............................022, 046, 133, 180
Midland................054, 055, 107, 121
............................................172, 181
Minutz ..........................................052
Mitsubishi ..004, 005, 009, 022, 046,
....................081, 089, 132, 133, 180
Montgomery Ward ..............000, 001
Motorola ..............................003, 173
MTC ....004, 005, 009, 014, 105, 109
Multitech ......................................053
Multivision ....................................084
NAD ....................004, 009, 109, 185
NEC ....................003, 004, 005, 009
............................010, 085, 089, 095
Nikei ............................................042
Nikko............................004, 009, 058
NTC ............................................058
Onking ........................................042
Onwa ..................................042, 053
Optimus ..............................170, 185
Optonica ..............................095, 173
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Orion............................035, 121, 135

Panasonic....................003, 054, 055
............................062, 149, 170, 171
Philco ..003, 004, 005, 008, 009, 062
............068, 069, 074, 075, 077, 133
Philips ........003, 004, 006, 008, 062,
..................068, 069, 074, 075, 076,
....................086, 087, 089, 133, 163
Pilot..............................................004
Pioneer ........004, 009, 090, 179, 185
Portland ..............004, 005, 009, 058
Price Club ....................................105
Precision ......................................166
Prism............................................055
ProScan ..............000, 031, 107, 181
Proton..........004, 009, 093, 175, 186
Pulsar ..........................................121
Pulser ..........................................004
Quasar ................003, 054, 055, 070
Radio Shack/Realistic..........000, 004
............009, 031, 041, 042, 048, 049
............053, 095, 133, 155, 170, 172
RCA ............000, 003, 004, 005, 007
............009, 011, 031, 048, 078, 082
............083, 096, 098, 099, 101, 102
............103, 107, 113 129, 133, 179
......................................181, 187,188
Rhapsody ....................................014
Runco ..........................................121
Sampo ................004, 009, 172, 175
Samsung ....004, 005, 009, 015, 104,
....................105, 106, 109, 133, 172
Samsux........................................009
Sansui..................................135, 136
Sanyo ..........004, 013, 049, 108, 180
Scotch..................................004, 009
Scott ....................004, 009, 024, 035
....................................042, 046, 053
Sears ..........000, 004, 009, 013, 031
....................046, 049, 105, 107, 109
....................110, 133, 180, 181, 189
Sharp ..................004, 009, 095, 111
............112, 114, 122, 123, 124, 173
Shogun ........................................004
Signature ....................000, 001, 023
Simpson ......................................008
Sonic............................................014
Sony ............................002, 006, 071
Soundesign..................004, 008, 009
....................................042, 053, 046
Squareview ..................................189
SSS ............................004, 042, 053
Starlite..........................................053
Supre-Macy ................................174
Supreme ......................................002
Sylvania ..............004, 008, 009, 062
....................068, 069, 074, 075, 076
............................077, 133, 161, 163
Symphonic ..................033, 053, 189
Tandy ..........................................173
Tatung ..........................................003
Technics ..............................054, 055
Techwood ............004, 009, 054, 055
Teknika ........000, 001, 004, 005, 008
............009, 013, 042, 046, 053, 058
....................076, 105, 109, 170, 174
Telecaption ..................................117
Telerent................................000, 001
Tera......................................004, 186
TMK ....................................004, 009
Toshiba ........................013, 049, 089
....................105, 109, 117, 118, 120
Universal..............................052, 087
Victor............................................060
Vidtech ........................004, 005, 009
Viking ..........................................174
Wards ................000, 001, 004, 005,
....................009, 024, 031, 033, 046
....................052, 062, 068, 069, 074
............075, 076, 087, 095, 119, 133
White Westinghouse............097, 100
Yamaha ..............004, 005, 009, 133
Yupiteru........................................042
Zenith ..........000, 001, 004, 023, 038
............058, 064, 121, 135, 136, 153

Programming For VCR

1. Manually turn on the VCR.
Find the three-digit code for
your VCR in the code list below.
2. Press and hold the CODE
SEARCH button until the
INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then
release the CODE SEARCH
button.

CODE
SEARCH

INDICATOR
LIGHT

(BLINK)

3. Press and release the VCR

button (the INDICATOR LIGHT
will blink then remain lit).
4. Enter the code using the
Number Buttons.

After your code is entered, the

INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off.

(OFF)

5. Aim the remote at your VCR

and press the ONOFF button.
Your VCR should turn off.
Note: If your VCR does not respond, try all
the codes for your brand. If the codes
do not work, or your brand is not
listed, try the Code Search method on
page 13.

6. With your VCR on, press

CH+. If the VCR responds,
no further programming is
required.
7. Enter your code here
for easy reference.

VCR CODE

VCR Code List

Admiral ........................................001
Adventura ....................................026
Aiko ..............................................027
Aiwa ............................002, 026, 044
Akai......................003, 004, 005, 006
..............................008, 029, 111, 112
Allegro..........................018, 022, 104
American High ....................021, 060
Asha ............................................013
Audio Dynamics ..................009, 123
Audiovox ......................................014
Bell & Howell................................043
Beaumark ....................................013
Broksonic ....012, 025, 031, 064, 085
Calix ............................................014
Candle ................009, 013, 014, 015
....................................016, 017, 019
Cannon ................021, 060, 114, 115
Capehart ..............................104, 110
Carver ..........................................062
CCE ....................................027, 061
Citizen..................009, 013, 014, 015
............................016, 017, 019, 027
Colortyme ....................................009

Colt ..............................................061
Craig ....................013, 014, 036, 074
Curtis-Mathes ..............000, 002, 022
............026, 029, 034, 037, 073, 128
Cybernex......................................013
Daewoo................015, 017, 019, 025
............................026, 027, 028, 110
Daytron ........................................110
Dbx ......................................009, 123
Dimensia ......................................000
Dynatech..............................002, 026
Electrohome ........................014, 029
Electrophonic ..............................014
Emerson ......002, 006, 012, 014, 015
....................021, 024, 025, 026, 029
....................030, 031, 032, 033, 034
....................035, 036, 037, 038, 039
....................040, 041, 043, 044, 045
....................047, 060, 065, 105, 116
Fisher ..................009, 043, 023, 048
....................................049, 050, 062
Fuji ..............................004, 021, 060
Funai ............................002, 008, 026
Garrard ........................................026
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GE........................000, 013, 021, 053
............................060, 115, 117, 120
Gradiente ....................................026
Go-Video ..............................134, 143
Harley Davidson ..........................026
Harman Kardon....................009, 068
Harwood ......................................061
Headquarter ................................043
Hitachi..................002, 055, 057, 107
....................111, 120, 122, 144, 145
HI-Q..............................................023
Instant Replay..............008, 021, 060
Inteq ............................................014
JCL ......................................021, 060
JC Penney ..........009, 043, 013, 014,
......055, 060, 107, 123, 111, 115, 118
Jensen ..................................055, 111
JVC ..............009, 043, 022, 111, 123
Kenwood ......009, 043, 016, 111, 123
KLH ......................................061, 131
Kodak ..........................014, 021, 060
LG (Goldstar) ..............009, 014, 121
Lloyd ....................................002, 026
Logik ............................................061
LXI................................................014
Magnavox ....................021, 060, 062
............................104, 106, 115, 124
Magnin ........................................013
Marantz................009, 043, 016, 021
....................060, 062, 064, 114, 123
Marta ............................................014
Masushita ............................021, 060
MEI ......................................021, 060
Memorex..............001, 002, 043, 013
............................014, 021, 023, 026
............................043, 060, 104, 112
MGA ....................................029, 065
MGN Technology..........................013
Midland ........................................053
Minolta ................................055, 107
Mitsubishi ............029, 055, 065, 066
............................068, 069, 070, 071
....................................073, 074, 123
Montgomery Ward ..............001, 075
Motorola ......................001, 021, 060
MTC ............................002, 013, 026
Multitech ......002, 013, 026, 053, 061
NEC ............009, 043, 016, 024, 064
....................076, 077, 078, 111, 123
Nikko ............................................014
Noblex ..........................................013
Olympus ..............................021, 060
Optimus........................001, 014, 109
....................................136, 137, 138
Optonica ..............................075, 134
Orion ............................................031
Panasonic ............021, 060, 109, 115
....................................125, 138, 148
Pentax..................016, 055, 107, 120
Pentex Research ........................009
Philco ..................021, 060, 062, 115
Philips ..................021, 060, 062, 075
....................................106, 124, 146
Pilot ..............................................014
Pioneer ................055, 080, 081, 123
Portland................016, 017, 019, 110
ProScan ......................................000
Protec ..........................................061
Pulsar ..........................................104
Quarter ........................................043
Quartz ..........................................043
Quasar ................021, 060, 115, 125
RCA ....................000, 003, 013, 021
............................055, 060, 082, 083
............................084, 086, 087, 088
............................089, 090, 091, 107
....................................115, 120, 125
Radioshack/Realistic............000, 001
............002, 043, 013, 014, 021, 023
............026, 029, 049, 050, 060, 075
............109, 112, 115, 136, 137, 138
Radix ............................................014
Replay ..........................................148
Randex ........................................014
Ricoh ............................................128
Runco ..........................................104
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Samsung..............005, 013, 015, 033

....................053, 055, 112, 129, 134
Sanky ..................................001, 104
Sansui ..........................092, 111, 123
Sanyo ..........................043, 013, 023
Scott ....................012, 015, 025, 032
............................038, 065, 093, 116
Sears ..................043, 014, 021, 023
............................048, 049, 050, 055
............................060, 062, 107, 118
Sharp ..................001, 002, 017, 029
....................................075, 135, 136
Shintom........................004, 055, 061
............................................128, 132
Shogun ........................................013
Signature......................................002
Singer ..........................021, 060, 061
Sony ....................004, 099, 128, 139
....................................140, 141, 147
STS......................021, 055, 060, 107
Sylvania ..............002, 026, 060, 062
....................................065, 115, 124
Symphonic ..........................002, 026
Tandy ..................................002, 043
Tashiko ........................................014
Tatung ..........................................111
Teac..............................002, 026, 111
Technics ......................021, 060, 109
Teknika ........................002, 014, 021
....................................026, 060, 100
TiVo ......................................146, 147
Toshiba ................015, 049, 055, 062
....................................065, 093, 116
Totevsion..............................013, 014
TMK ............................013, 024, 047
Unitech ........................................013
Vector Research ..009, 015, 016, 123
Victor ............................................123
Video Concepts....................009, 015
....................................016, 029, 123
Videosonic....................................013
Wards ..................001, 002, 013, 014
............................015, 021, 023, 026
............................029, 055, 060, 061
............................075, 101, 107, 116
White Westinghouse ............002, 008
XR-1000 ..............021, 026, 060, 061
Yamaha ................009, 043, 111, 123
Zenith ..................001, 004, 007, 010
....................014, 018, 022, 085, 104
............................119, 123, 128, 133

Programming For Cable Box

1. Manually turn on the Cable Box.
Find the three-digit code for
your Cable Box in the code
list below.
2. Press and hold the CODE
SEARCH button until the
INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then
release the CODE SEARCH
button.
3. Press and release the CABLE
button (The INDICATOR LIGHT
will blink then remain lit).

CODE
SEARCH

INDICATOR
LIGHT

(BLINK)

4. Enter the code using the

Number Buttons.

After your code is entered, the

INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off.

(OFF)

5. Aim the remote at your Cable

Box and press the ONOFF
button. Your Cable Box should
turn off.
Note: If your Cable Box does not respond,
try all the codes for your brand. If the
codes do not work, or your brand is
not listed, try the Code Search method
on page 13.

6. With your Cable Box on, press

CH+. If the Cable Box responds,
no further programming is
required.
7. Enter your code here
for easy reference.

CABLE BOX CODE

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Cable Box Code List

ABC ..............001, 002, 003, 004
..............................005, 006, 007
Allegro ..........................064, 065
Americast ..............................067
Antronix ........................008, 009
Archer ............008, 009, 010, 011
Cabletenna ............................008
Cableview ..............................008
Century ..................................011
Citizen ....................................011
Colour Voice ..................012, 013
Comtronics ....................014, 015
Contec/Cony ..........................016
Eastern ..................................017
Garrard ..................................011
GC Electronics ......................009
Gemini ..........................018, 019
GE ........................................089
General Instrument........003, 049
......................051, 053, 054, 058
......................068, 069, 070, 071
Hamlin ..................020, 021, 022
Hitachi....................................003
Hytex ....................................002
Jasco......................................011
Jerrold ..........001, 003, 004, 005
......................007, 018, 024, 049
......................050, 066, 068, 069
Magnavox ..............................025
Memorex................................026
Movie Time ....................002, 027
NSC ..............................002, 027
OAK ......................002, 016, 029
Panasonic......................000, 048
Paragon ................................026
Philips ............011, 012, 013, 019
......................025, 030, 031, 032
Pioneer ..................033, 034, 038
Pulsar ....................................026

The SATAUX Button

Radio Shack ..........................045
RCA ..............................000, 047
Realistic ................................009
Regal ....................................022
Regency ................................017
Rembrandt ............................003
Runco ....................................026
Samsung ......................014, 034
Scientific Atlanta ............006, 036
......................................037, 038
Signal ............................014, 018
Signature ..............................003
SL Marx ................................014
Sprucer ..................................000
Standard Components ..........039
Starcom ................001, 007, 018
Stargate ........................014, 018
Starsight ................................060
Star Sight Cable Service ......047
Starquest ..............................018
Star Trak ................................056
Tandy ....................................040
Teleview ................................014
Texscan ................................039
Tocom ....................004, 041, 053
Toshiba ..................................026
Tusa ......................................018
TV86 ......................................027
Unika......................008, 009, 011
United Artists ........................002
United Cable..........................001
Universal ..............008, 009, 010
......................................011, 042
Videoway ..............................044
Viewstar ........015, 025, 027, 040
Video Tech ............................090
Zenith ............026, 028, 043, 057
......................059, 060, 061, 062
......................063, 064, 065, 067

DBS Satellite Code List

Amplica ..................................015
Channel Master ....017, 018, 019
Chapparal ..............000, 001, 020
Cheyenne ..............................001
Drake ....................002, 014, 027
Dish Netwrok ........................068
DX Antenna ..................008, 022
Echosphere ..........................068
Echostar ........028, 029, 030, 068
Fujitsu ............................031, 032
GE ................................076, 062
General Instruments ......004, 005
......006, 033, 082, 083, 084, 085
Hitachi............................072, 081
Hughes Satellite ....................069
......................070, 072, 073, 078
Janeil ....................................036
Jerrold....................................037
Kenwood................................038
Luxor......................................039
Magnavox ..............................079
Macom State ........................040

Norstat ..........................041, 042

Panasonic ..............................066
Philips ....................................079
Pioneer ..................................024
Primestar ..............................067
Proscan ........................062, 076
RCA ......................062, 076, 077
Realistic ........................007, 043
Scientific Atlanta ....................047
Sierra ....................................001
Sony ......................................063
Star Sight ..............................073
Star Trak ................................048
STS................008, 009. 010, 011
Super Guide ..........................049
Toshiba ..................................012
Toshiba DSS..........064, 065, 071
Uniden ..........................013, 051
Uniden DSS ..........................073
Video Cipher II ......................014
Zenith ............002, 003, 014, 027
..............................074, 075, 086

DVD & Laser Disc Code List

DVD Codes
Aiwa ......................................171
Akai........................................152
Denon ....................................157
Fisher ....................................173
Hitachi....................................161
JVC ........................................163
Konka ............167, 168, 169, 170
Magnavox ......................155, 165
Marantz..................................155
Mitsubishi ..............................159
Oritron....................................172

Panasonic......................157, 158
Philips ............................155, 165
Pioneer ..................................161
ProScan ................................166
RCA ......................................166
Samsung ..............................164
Sharp ....................................154
Sony ......................................156
Toshiba ..................................155
Yamaha..................................157
Zenith ............................153, 162

LD Codes
Denon ....................................080
Pioneer ..................................080
ProScan ................................083
RCA ......................................083
9

Sanyo ....................................007
Sony ......................................098
Zenith ....................................007

The SATAUX Button is defaulted to RCA/GE/ProScan DBS systems.

The SATAUX Button allows you to assign another TV, VCR, Cable
Box, DVD or LD. To assign another device to the SATAUX button:

1. Manually turn on the the device

you wish to assign to the
SATAUX button (TV, VCR,
Cable Box, DBS System, DVD
or Laser Disc player).
Find the three digit code for the
device you wish to program in
the code list
2. Press and hold the CODE
SEARCH button until
the INDICATOR LIGHT
lights, then release the
CODE SEARCH button.

Device
Page
TV ..............................4-5
VCR ...........................6-7
Cable Box .....................9
DBS ...............................9
DVD..............................9
LD .................................9

CODE
SEARCH

3. Press and release the SATAUX

button. The INDICATOR LIGHT
will blink.
4. Press TV, VCR or CABLE for the
device you want to program.
Important :
For DBS, go to Step 5.
For TV VCR, or Cable press the
device key you want to program.
For DVD or LD player press
the VCR button.

INDICATOR
LIGHT

(BLINK)

For DVD or LD

(BLINK)

The INDICATOR LIGHT will

blink again then remain lit.
5. Enter the code using the
Number Buttons.
After your code is entered, the
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off.

(OFF)

6. Aim the remote at your device

and press the ONOFF button.
Your device should turn off.
Note: If your device does not respond, try all
the codes for your brand. If the codes
do not work, or your brand is not listed,
try the Code Search method on page 13.

7. With your device on, press

CH+. If the device responds, no
further programming is
required.

SATAUX CODE

8. Enter your code here

for easy reference.
TV VCR CABLE DBS DVD LD

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Learning Function

Clearing A Learned Button

To clear a learned button sequence, use the procedure below.

The learning feature is used as a supplement to the standard

preprogrammed library. The standard code library provides most
of the functions needed, but you can add a small number of
additional functions of your choice.

NOTE: . No functions may be stored under the LEARN, SLEEP, CODE

SEARCH or any of the device button

2
1

R
TE
EN

(BLINK)

2. Press and release the desired

Mode button (TV, VCR,
CABLE, AUX, etc).
The INDICATOR LIGHT will
turn off once the button press
is accepted.

(BLINK)

3. Press and release the LEARN

button twice. The INDICATOR
LIGHT will turn off once the button press is accepted.
4. Press and release the CODE
SEARCH button and the remote
will return to original operation
mode. All learned command
functions under the device are
now cleared.

CODE
SEARCH

Clearing All Learned Buttons or Functions

This procedure will erase all learned functions in every
device mode. This step is recommended when attempting
any learning of a new function from a new remote.
1. Press and hold the CODE
SEARCH button until the
INDICATOR LIGHT lights,
then release the CODE SEARCH
button.

(BLINK)

CODE
SEARCH

INDICATOR
LIGHT

2. Press and release the LEARN

button twice. The INDICATOR
LIGHT will light off once the
button press is accepted.
3. Press and release the CODE
SEARCH button and the remote
will return to original operation
mode. All learned command
entries are now cleared.

NOTE: Hold the function key on your original

remote for at least 3 seconds for the
command to be successfully learned.

11

N
A
H
C

USE
PA

INDICATOR
LIGHT

If there is error in learning the new

function the INDICATOR LIGHT
will flash for 3 seconds but remain
in the learning mode. Return to step
5 if the INDICATOR LIGHT flashed.

8. Once the selected functions are

stored press the CODE SEARCH
button and the remote will return
to original operation mode.

H
C
V
E E
R
P UT
M

TV

LE
B
A
C

D
AR
RW
FO

CODE
SEARCH

5. Press and release the valid button

to be learned on the RCA remote
in which you will store a new
function. The L1, L2, L3, L4, or
other functions keys may be used
in this programming mode.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to store

more functions.

INDICATOR
LIGHT

FF
O

AU
X

4. Press and release the LEARN

button.

6. Press and hold the button on

the original remote control until
INDICATOR LIGHT on the RCA
remote blinks once. Once the
INDICATOR LIGHT blinks you
may continue with the next
function.

L
O
V

TV
R
C
V
LE
B
A
C
E
D H
O C
C AR
SE

N
/O
FF
O

VCR

CODE
SEARCH

CH
AR
SE

REC
OR
D

DE
CO

VC
R

1. Press and hold the CODESEARCH button until the

INDICATOR LIGHT lights,
then release the CODE
SEARCH button.

N
O

SA
T
REV
ER
SE
TV

CH

3. Press and release the desired

Mode button (TV, VCR, CABLE,
SAT, etc). The INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink off once button
press is accepted.

2 INCHES

P
STO

2. Press and hold the CODE

SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release
the CODE SEARCH button.

2 INCHES

Y
PLA

1. Place the RCA remote control

unit and the Original remote
control unit so that they face
each other. They should not be
any more than 2 inches apart.

NOTE: No functions may be stored under the LEARN, SLEEP, CODE

SEARCH, MENU or any of the device button.

CODE
SEARCH

CODE
SEARCH

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Programming With Code Search

Menu Functions

If your TV, VCR, or Cable Box does not respond after you have
tried all the codes for your brand, or if your brand is not listed, try
searching for your code by following the steps below.

The Menu is used to make changes such

as setting color, channels, timers, etc.

1. Turn on the device you wish

to program.

Entering the Menu Mode:

CODE
SEARCH

INDICATOR
LIGHT

2. Press and hold CODE SEARCH

until the INDICATOR LIGHT
lights, then release CODE
SEARCH.
3. Press and release the device
button for the device you are
programming (TV, VCR or
CABLE). The INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink once then
remain lit.

2. Push the MENU button.

This puts the remote in Menu Mode.
The Menu should now be visible on
the television. The INDICATOR LIGHT
will blink continuously to indicate the
remote is now in Menu Mode.

(BLINK)

VOL UP/DOWN buttons will

operate as CURSOR RIGHT/LEFT.

4. Press and release ONOFF until

your device turns off.

CH+/- keys will operate as CURSOR

UP/DOWN.

Important: You may have to press

ONOFF up to 200 times.

5. When your device turns off,

press the ENTER button, the
INDICATOR LIGHT will go off.

(OFF)

Retrieving Codes

3. Press and release CODE

SEARCH. The INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink, then stay on.
4. Starting with 0 on the keypad,
press the number buttons in
order (0-9) until the
INDICATOR LIGHT blinks.
5. The number which causes the
INDICATOR LIGHT to blink is
the first digit of your code.
6. Repeat step 4 until you have
retrieved all three numbers in
the code. The light will now
go out.
13

For RCA, GE an ProScan, pushing the

MENU button will select the highlighted
item. The numeric buttons may also be
used to select the MENU choice.
Note:

If you need to find the three-digit code for your TV, VCR or
Cable Box after your device is set-up using Code Search, use
this procedure.

2. Press and release the device

button for the devices code
you are retrieving (TV, VCR or
CABLE). The INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink once then
remain lit.

(BLINK)

While in MENU these buttons will

function as follows:

Note: For AUX, press SATAUX then

the device button you are
assigning to AUX.

1. Press and hold CODE SEARCH

until the INDICATOR LIGHT
lights, then release CODE
SEARCH.

1. Push the DEVICE button on the

remote.

CODE
SEARCH

Exiting the Menu Mode:

INDICATOR
LIGHT

To exit the Menu Mode and clear the

screen push the DEVICE button on the
remote. The INDICATOR LIGHT
should go out indicating the remote is
now out of Menu Mode and will
revert to its normal mode of
operation.
Note:

(BLINK)

CODE
SEARCH

(BLINK)

(BLINK)

Not all functions in competitive models and

brands of televisions may be fully supported.

The remote will automatically exit the

Menu Mode after 10 seconds of inactivity
with no buttons being pushed.

Special notes:
1.Because of the wide variety of menu
formats, some experimenting may be
required.
2.SONY: Pressing the ENTER button while
in menu mode returns to
previous menu.
3. ZENITH: Push the menu button a
second time to move from
the SET-UP MENU to the
VIDEO MENU.
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Sleep Feature

Trouble Shooting

This feature will turn off your TV at the time you choose
from 1 to 99 minutes.
To Program Sleep Feature:
1. Press and hold the SLEEP
button. INDICATOR LIGHT
will stay lit. Release the SLEEP
button.

Solution

Indicator light not blinking

when you press any button

A) Replace the batteries with

2 new AAA Alkaline
batteries.
B) Check that batteries are
properly installed.

The remote does not

operate your device

A) Try all the codes listed for

your brand.
B) Try the Code Search
method (page 13).

Not performing commands

properly

Start Code Search over again to

locate the proper code.

Problems programming a
TV/VCR Combo Unit

Try the VCR code for your

brand. Some combo units,
however, may require both a
TV and a VCR code for full
operation.

VCR not recording

As a safety feature on your

remote, you must press the
REC button twice.

Channel up and down do not

function on an RCA TV

Due to some designs, the

original remote will only
perform these functions.

Problems changing channels

If your original remote required

ENTER after a channel, press
ENTER after you select a
channel.

No response after pressing

a button

A) Make sure you have new

batteries, and you are
aiming your remote at
your devices.
B) Check that batteries are
properly installed (See
page 3).

Sleep feature does not work

Remote must remain aimed at

television after sleep is set in
order for it to work.

IR LEARN cannot be made

successfully

A) The batteries in the remote

unit and / or the other
remote unit is weak.
B) The distance between the
two remote control units is
too long or too short.
C) Memory capacity is full.
D) The signal coding is not
compatible with this remote
and the other remote.

INDICATOR
LIGHT

2. Enter time in minutes using the

numerical key pad. Indicator
light should go off.
(Minutes 1 thru 9: press 0
before the actual number
Maximum: 99 minutes)
3. Leave remote aimed at
television. (Sleep Feature will
not work unless remote is left
aimed at television.)
To Turn Off The Sleep Timer:
Sleep timer program will be
cancelled and reset to zero by
either of the following:
1. Press and hold SLEEP
button until INDICATOR
LIGHT blinks or press
ONOFF button, turning
TV OFF.

Problem

(BLINK)

Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are removed.

Help Line
If you need additional set-up help
please call the Helpline at:
1-800-420-7229
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How To Order

RCA Accessories
The following RCA accessories are available through
your RCA dealer or by calling 1-800-338-0376.

To order, see your local RCA retailer. Or:

ORDER BY PHONE:

RC926 Wireless Phone Jack

Turn Just About Any Electrical Outlet Into A
Phone Jack Instantly*
Exclusive technology sends phone signal through the electrical wiring in your home.
No Wiring, No Drilling, No Tools!
Installs In Two Simple Steps

STEP 1

Have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready

and call the toll-free number listed below.
This number should only be used to place orders for
the above-listed Accessories.

1-800-338-0376
ORDER BY MAIL:
Complete this order from and mail to:
RCA Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573

Plug Base Unit into electrical outlet near an existing

phone jack, and connect
phone jack to Base Unit
with included phone cord.

Include this completed form with your order.

STEP 2
Plug Extension Unit into
any other electrical outlet
and connect phone to
Extension Unit.

Works With:

Call Waiting
Call Forwarding
Three-Way Calling
Speed Dialing
RC926

7995

Plus Shipping/Handling
& Sales Tax

ANT200 Amplified TV Antenna

To receive UHF or VHF stations or serve as a backup for
cable outages, purchase the RCA Amplified TV Antenna.
Switching between your cable or satellite and your antenna is made easy with an integrated A/B switch. Hooks up
to any TV and includes all necessary accessories.
Features include:
- Dipoles tilt and rotate for improved picture
- UHF Loop turn range of 345
- Gold plated connectors for improved signal
conductivity
- Manual Gain Control to Boost Signal
- Five-Year Limited Warranty
- Measures 834 H. X 812 W. X 418 D.

49

Model #

Price

Wireless Phone Jack

RC926

$79.95

Amplified TV Antenna
Sales Tax

ANT200

$49.95

Compatible With:

Corded Phones
Cordless Phones
Answering Machines
Fax Machines
Computer Modems

ANT200

Description

95

Qty. Total

We are required by law to collect

the appropriate sales tax for each
individual state, county, and
locality to which the merchandise
is being sent.

Shipping and Handling

$5.00

Total Amount Due

Name: ____________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
City/State: ________________________________________
Zip: ______________________________________________
Daytime Phone Number: ____________________________
Check Enclosed
Visa

Money Order Enclosed

MasterCard

Discover

Card Number:

Exp:________________
Signature: ________________________________________

Shipping and handling is charged for all orders.

Please allow 4-6 weeks for mail orders.

Plus Shipping/Handling
& Sales Tax
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ANT200

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Limited 90 Day Warranty

Thomson multimedia Inc. warrants that for 90 days from date of purchase, it will replace this product if found to be defective in materials or
workmanship. Return it postage prepaid to the Product Exchange Center
address for prompt, no charge replacement with a current equivalent.
This replacement is Thomson multimedia Inc.s sole obligation under this
warranty. Thomson multimedia Inc. will not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages, or for any loss arising in connection
with the use or inability to use this product. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
excludes defects or damage due to misuse, abuse, or neglect. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state.

2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.

Product Exchange Center
11721 Alameda Ave.
Socorro, TX 79927
PRCU410MSL Rev0501
Trademark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Made in China
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